Amended Agenda

 

NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT

Nebraska Revised Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414  https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-1407

 

 

Friday, September 18, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

First Floor Hearing Room

Nebraska State Office Building

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska

 

Although the meeting will be held in-person, any member of the public can join the meeting “virtually” via Microsoft Teams by clicking on the following link:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266662016818308?p=KpvFx8GDLcWfEM2ALf or by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser.  The event meeting ID is 216 682 167 339 322.  The event passcode is 2Ho9Jy7G.

 

If you wish to make public comments during the meeting you will need to type your name, address, and the organization you represent (if any) in the “chat.”  The comment will be read to the Board.  If you wish to speak, type your information in the chat and click the “raise your hand” icon.  Your line will then be unmuted.

 

If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-402-257-5560.  Then enter conference ID 736 277 613#.

 

1.       Roll Call of Board members.

 

2.       Review and approval of the minutes for the August 21, 2026, meeting.*

 

3.       Review and acceptance of the expense report for August 2026.*

 

4.       Executive Director’s report.

 

  1. Update on Southwest Power Pool activities.

 

5.       Consider whether the Board will accept a possible settlement offer in the appeal of Complaint C-57 (Nebraska Power Review Board v. Vecino Natural Bridge, LLC).  Due to confidentiality of settlement negotiations and litigation strategy, the discussion will likely be in closed session.*

 

6.       Consider PRB-4082-G.  This is an application filed by the Nebraska Public Power District requesting authority to construct a generation facility with a total capacity of 717 megawatts (MW), consisting of three 239 MW simple cycle combustion turbines. The facility would be located at the northwest corner of West Princeton Road and SW 42nd Street, Hallam, Lancaster County, Nebraska.  One unit will be capable of using natural gas or fuel oil, while the other two units will use natural gas only.*#

 

7.       Board’s preparation of the executive director and general counsel’s annual performance evaluation.*

 

8.       Adjourn.*

 

*  Action item.  A vote is scheduled for or possible on this agenda item.

 

# An evidentiary hearing will be held on application PRB-4082-G prior to the Board’s consideration.  Members of the public are welcome to remain in the hearing room or on the Microsoft Teams video feed if they wish to watch the proceedings.  However, members of the general public cannot participate in the hearing or offer comments on this agenda item, as the matter falls within the Board’s quasi-judicial duties. The Board may vote on the application to provide the applicant with a preliminary determination during its public meeting, but the Board is not required to do so.  The Board may instead issue its decision at a later time in written form only.

 

Note:  This agenda is subject to revision.  Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.

 

NOTE:  A formal evidentiary hearing is scheduled to be heard in conjunction with the Board’s public meeting, either after the conclusion of the Board’s public meeting or during a recess on Complaint C-58 (Northeast Nebraska Public Power District v. Nebraska Public Power District).  The hearing will be conducted in the Board’s quasi-judicial role and is therefore not part of the public meeting.  Members of the public are welcome to remain in the hearing room or on the Microsoft Teams video feed if they wish to watch the proceedings.  However, no participation from the general public is permitted.